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Barça mourns Diogo Jota's death, first reactions: 'How unfair...'

Barça mourns the death of young Portuguese Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who passed away last night

Diogo Jota, who was a Liverpool footballer, died early this morning in Zamora after suffering a serious traffic accident. Diogo Jota, who played for Liverpool, was an international with the Portugal national team and just a few days ago had just married his wife, with whom he shared three children. The Portuguese footballer, 28 years old, suffered a serious accident on a road in Zamora: his Lamborghini had a "blowout" in one of its tires, veered off the road and caught fire.

The world of soccer and Barça as well are mourning the sad news that has just come to light. Diogo Jota, Liverpool winger just 28 years old, has died in a dramatic traffic accident on Spanish roads. The information was reported by "Diario MARCA", which has had access to some details of the incident.

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Diogo Jota lost his life in a tragic accident early this morning | RTVE

Like the entire soccer world, Barça also mourns the death of Diogo Jota, reigning Nations League champion with Portugal. Diogo Jota died alongside his brother André, who played for a Portuguese Second Division club. Barça, like many clubs in Europe, quickly echoed the news and also sent their condolences to friends and family of the victims.

Barça mourns the death of Diogo Jota, first reactions: "How unfair..."

FC Barcelona wanted to express "their deepest condolences for the death of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, and his brother André", wishing that "they rest in peace". The accident involving Diogo Jota happened, according to initial reports, at mile 40.4 (kilómetro 65) of the A-52, when the Portuguese footballer suffered a blowout in one of the tires of his Lamborghini. After that incident, the high-end vehicle reportedly left the road and crashed into a guardrail, which would have caused the fire that proved crucial and fatal.

In addition to Barça, footballers such as Ferran Torres, Pedri, Gavi or Ronald Araújo have shown themselves to be deeply affected on social media. Barça footballers have taken the opportunity to share their strength with friends and family, who are deeply affected by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André, just 26 years old.

Diogo Jota had just gotten married, the soccer world mourns the death of the Liverpool star

The news has been tremendously unexpected and reactions have not been long in coming. Social media have been filled with messages of support for the footballer's family and for the club he played for, Liverpool.

Moreover, his death comes at the least expected moment. Diogo Jota had gotten married last June 22. He himself shared this on his official social media accounts with several photos of the moment.

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